NFL Pro Bowl final score, highlights: AFC wins for fifth time in a row in high-scoring affair

Jake Aferiat

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There were a lot of points, a lot of interceptions and a lot of new rules, and ultimately the AFC prevailed in the 2022 Pro Bowl, winning 41-35.

This year's game eliminated kickoffs entirely and replaced them with "spot-and-choose" decisions to begin halves. After that, following each score, the scoring team could retain possession of the ball at their own 25 and be faced with fourth-and-15 or give the ball to the opposing team and try to stop it.

More often than not, the two sides opted for the former and very rarely converted, and even threw several interceptions on those attempts.

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As is usually the case, the ground games weren't much of a factor. The NFC ran the ball eight times for 1 yard and the AFC ran it 21 times for 52 yards.

All six quarterbacks saw action, with Kyler Murray (18-for-27 passing, 160 yards, three touchdowns) seeing most of the playing time for the NFC and Mac Jones (12-of-16 passing, 112 yards, one touchdown) doing the same for the AFC.

Each QB threw at least one pick, while Justin Herbert was the only other quarterback to notch multiple touchdowns, hitting Ravens tight end Mark Andrews twice.

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Andrews led all receivers with five catches for 82 yards and two scores, while Mike Evans was the NFC's leading receiver with two catches for 50 yards.

Each team fumbled multiple times, but the NFC was the only team to lose a fumble, while seven different players notched interceptions — including Darius Leonard and Antoine Winfield Jr., who both had pick-sixes.

The AFC's win is the conference's fifth in a row and extends its all-time series lead to 26-22.

Sporting News tracked updates and highlights throughout the 2022 Pro Bowl. Follow along below for complete coverage.

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Pro Bowl live score, updates and highlights

Final: AFC 41, NFC 35

5:36 p.m.: And Mac Jones ends the game as he finds Najee Harris to convert the fourth down attempt and run out the clock. AFC captures its fifth straight Pro Bowl despite a late push from the NFC.

5:33 p.m.: The two-minute warning is here as it's fourth-and-2 for the AFC from their 33 as Mac Jones kept it himself for what he thought was a TD, only to get it called back.

5:29 p.m.: It's now first-and-10 from the AFC 25 for the AFC. Mac Jones is sacked for a loss of 5 and the NFC calls its first of two timeouts.

5:28 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN NFC. It's now a one-score game late with 2:36 to go as Murray finds Vikings' running back Dalvin Cook for 5 yards out of the backfield. AFC 41, NFC 35 with 2:36 to play.

5:25 p.m.: Kyler Murray hits George Kittle for 20 yards on second-and-1 and it's quickly first-and-10 from the AFC 7 for the NFC.

5:24 p.m.: INTERCEPTION NFC. Justin Herbert's pass is picked off by Marshon Lattimore, who returns it 9 yards. Now first-and-10 from the AFC 36 for the NFC.

5:22 p.m.: It's first-and-10 now for the AFC from their 34.

5:22 p.m.: Russell Wilson is sacked for a loss of 10 yards on fourth-and-2 from the AFC 24 as the NFC turns it over on downs.

5:19 p.m.: A big play on first-and-10 from the NFC 26 as Russell Wilson hits Mike Evans for 31 yards to the AFC 43. Since then, it's been a slow and steady march.

5:15 p.m.: Fourth-and-1 upcoming for the AFC from the NFC 26 and they can't convert. The NFC takes back over.

5:13 p.m.: And now it's 0-for-8 today on fourth-and-15 attempts following scores. First-and-100 from the NFC 25 now for the AFC.

5:09 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN NFC. Kyle Pitts finds the end zone as the NFC finally gets back on the board. Pitts' first catch and it comes on fourth-and-goal from the 5. AFC 41, NFC 28 with 10:18 left in the game.

5:05 p.m.: The NFC is marching here. Already in the red zone at the AFC 17. No huge plays on this drive, just steady gains of yardage.

End third quarter: AFC 41, NFC 21

4:56 p.m.: After an early loss of 5 yards, the NFC quickly gains 17 yards to the 37 as Kyler Murray hits CeeDee Lamb to end the quarter.

4:51 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN AFC. The AFC extends its lead as Stefon Diggs makes it a three-score game. AFC 41, NFC 21 with 1:39 left in the third.

4:51 p.m.: On third-and-10, the AFC gets it to fourth-and-goal and then does convert on fourth-and-goal from the 5.

4:45 p.m.: On fourth-and-7 from their own 28, the NFC turns it over on downs. AFC takes over at the NFC 28 and primed to add on to their lead.

4:40 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN AFC. Jones hits Hunter Renfrow on the run as Renfrow leaps and makes the catch in the back of the end zone. A 95-yard drive for the AFC. AFC 34, NFC 21 as Mac Jones is sacked on the 2-point conversion try.

4:36 p.m.: Now third-and-8 for the AFC and they convert as Jones hits Travis Kelce for 10 yards. First-and-10 from the NFC 45 upcoming.

4:35 p.m.: Mac Jones hits Stefon Diggs for 22 yards and Diontae Johnson takes it for another 6 yards before Jones is sacked on second-and-4.

4:30 p.m.: The NFC chooses to place the ball at the 5-yard line where the AFC will take over on offense.

Halftime: AFC 28, NFC 21

4:14 p.m.: The first penalty of the game is a false start against the AFC. First-and-15 and it ends it with a sack of Patrick Mahomes. First half comes to a close.

4:11 p.m.: A sack on third down makes it fourth-and-7 from the AFC 11 and the NFC turns it over on downs. 

4:09 p.m.: The two-minute warning in the first half has arrived.

3:59 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN AFC. Herbert finds Andrews again for Andrews' second score of the game. AFC 28, NFC 21 with 5:01 left in the second quarter.

3:57 p.m.: INTERCEPTION AFC. The first play from the NFC 9 is a Russell Wilson pass that's picked off by the Chargers' Derwin James. The AFC takes back over at its own 47.

3:53 p.m.: Now the AFC turns it over on downs as Mac Jones gained 6 yards but can't find anyone on the following three plays. Now first-and-10 for the NFC from their own 9.

3:50 p.m.: The AFC takes back over after the NFC can't convert on fourth-and-15. First-and-10 from the NFC 25 for the AFC. Mac Jones in at QB now for the AFC and his pass falls incomplete.

3:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN NFC. Kyler Murray evades the pressure and is scrambling mightily before heaving the ball up to Mike Evans who makes an amazing leap to come down with it. AFC 22, NFC 21 after CeeDee Lamb hauls in the 2-point attempt.

3:40 p.m.: INTERCEPTION NFC. The AFC keeps it after the 2-point attempt and Trevon Diggs comes up with it. Now first-and-10 for the NFC at the AFC 35.

3:37 p.m.: PICK-SIX AFC. Myles Garrett picks off Kirk Cousins as the NFC opts to go for it on fourth-and-15 from their 25. That decision is 0-for-4 today for both sides. AFC 22, NFC 13 as the AFC's 2-point conversion attempt is successful.

End first quarter: AFC 14, NFC 13

3:32 p.m.: PICK-SIX NFC. Patrick Mahomes ends the quarter by throwing a pick-six to Antoine Winfield Jr to tie the game up. AFC 14, NFC 13 after the NFC's 2-point conversion attempt comes up short.

3:29 p.m.: A trick play sees Stefon Diggs find Mark Andrews open for 15 yards to the AFC 47. 

3:26 p.m.: INTERCEPTION AFC. New England's JC Jackson picks off Russell Wilson on fourth-and-goal on a pass intended for Juszczyk as it goes right off his hands. Now first-and-10 from the AFC 3.

3:21 p.m.: The AFC attempt at fourth-and-15 from the 25 doesn't work. Turnover on downs and Russell Wilson takes over at QB for the NFC.

3:16 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN AFC. The AFC finds paydirt as the Chargers' Justin Herbert hits Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews for the go-ahead score. AFC 14, NFC 7 with 9:26 left in the first.

3:15 p.m.: INTERCEPTION AFC. The NFC keeps the ball after the TD and set up fourth-and-15 from their 25 but Cousins' pass is intercepted deep downfield by the Titans' Kevin Byard who then laterals it to Kenny Moore. First-and-10 for the AFC from the NFC 15.

3:11 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN NFC. On a play fake, Kirk Cousins hits 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk on an impressive route. The NFC ties it up here early in the first quarter. NFC 7, AFC 7

3:08 p.m.: The AFC retains the ball as they get fourth-and-15 from their own 39 but can't convert. Now first-and-10 from the AFC 39 for the NFC. Kirk Cousins in at QB and he can't find Justin Jefferson downfield.

3:04 p.m.: PICK-SIX AFC. Darius Leonard picks off Kyler Murray for a 45-yard interception return. First score of the game as Darius Leonard gets money donated to his charity of choice. AFC 7, NFC 0 with 12:00 left in the first.

3:00 p.m.: So the NFC is starting the game at its own 15 yard line as a result of the spot-and-choose. Kyler Murray taking the first snaps of the game at QB for the NFC.

2:54 p.m.: In addition to the spot and choose rule, some other variations on play that you'll see: no blitzing and no nickel or dime packages and defenses will be in 4-3 personnel. Offensively, the team has to have a running back and tight end on the field. 

What channel is the Pro Bowl on today?

  • TV channel (national): ESPN | ABC
  • Live stream: ESPN app, fuboTV

The 2022 Pro Bowl will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ABC. Viewers who have Disney XD will also be able to watch it on that platform.

ESPN's "Monday Night Football" crew of Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick and Lisa Salters will be on the call.

This is the final year that the Pro Bowl will be broadcast on multiple networks. Beginning in 2023, ABC will be the exclusive home of the event.

The Pro Bowl can be streamed using ESPN's app or website for those with cable subscriptions. Those without cable can stream the game through fuboTV, which comes with a free trial.

In Canada, viewers can watch the Pro Bowl with a subscription to DAZN, which includes every NFL game.

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Pro Bowl start time 2022

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 6
  • Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET

The Pro Bowl will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, a week before Super Bowl 56. The game will begin at noon local time in Las Vegas.

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Where is the Pro Bowl 2022?

  • City: Las Vegas
  • Stadium: Allegiant Stadium

The 2022 Pro Bowl is being held at the home of the Raiders, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

This will mark the first time that the Pro Bowl has been held in Las Vegas. It had been played in Orlando, Fla. each of the last four seasons. Before that, 35 of the previous 37 Pro Bowls were held at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.

AFC Pro Bowl roster

PositionPlayerTeam
QBJustin HerbertChargers
QBPatrick MahomesChiefs
QBMac Jones*Patriots
RBJonathan TaylorColts
RBNick ChubbBrowns
RBNajee HarrisSteelers
WRTyreek HillChiefs
WRDiontae Johnson*Steelers
WRKeenan AllenChargers
WRStefon DiggsBills
TEMark AndrewsRavens
TETravis KelceChiefs
FBPatrick RicardRavens
TRashawn SlaterTitans
TOrlando BrownRavens
TDion DawkinsBills
GJoel BitonioBrowns
GRodger Saffold*Titans
GWyatt TellerBrowns
CCorey LinsleyChargers
CRyan KellyColts
DEMyles GarrettBrowns
DEMaxx CrosbyRaiders
DTDeForest BucknerColts
DTCameron HeywardSteelers
DTJeffery Simmons*Titans
OLBT.J. WattSteelers
OLBHarold LandryTitans
OLBMatt JudonRavens
ILBDarius LeonardColts
ILBDenzel PerrymanRaiders
CBJC JacksonPatriots
CBXavien HowardDolphins
CBDenzel WardBrowns
CBKenny MooreColts
FSKevin ByardTitans
SSDerwin JamesChargers
SSTyrann MathieuChiefs
LSLuke RhodesColts
PAJ ColeRaiders
KJustin TuckerRavens
RSDevin DuvernayRavens
STMatthew SlaterPatriots

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NFC Pro Bowl roster

PositionPlayerTeam
QBKirk Cousins*Vikings
QBRussell Wilson*Seahawks
QBKyler MurrayCardinals
RBDalvin CookVikings
RBAlvin KamaraSaints
RBJames ConnerCardinals
WRJustin JeffersonVikings
WRDeebo Samuel49ers
WRMike Evans*Buccaneers
WRCeeDee Lamb*Cowboys
TEGeorge Kittle49ers
TEKyle PittsFalcons
FBKyle Juszczyk49ers
TDJ Humphries*Cardinals
TBrian O'Neill*Vikings
TDuane Brown*Seahawks
GZack MartinCowboys
GBrandon ScherffWashington
GAli MarpetBuccaneers
CJason KelceEagles
CRyan JensenBuccaneers
DENick Bosa49ers
DEBrian BurnsPanthers
DECam JordanSaints
DTJonathan AllenWashington
DTJavon Hargrove*Eagles
DTVita Vea*Buccaneers
OLBChandler JonesCardinals
OLBRobert QuinnBears
OLBShaquil BarrettBuccaneers
ILBMicah ParsonsCowboys
ILBDevin White*49ers
CBTrevon DiggsCowboys
CBDarius SlayEagles
CBMarshon Lattimore*Saints
FSAntoine Winfield Jr.*Buccaneers
SSBudda BakerCardinals
SSHarrison SmithVikings
LSJosh HarrisFalcons
PBryan AngerCowboys
KJake Elliott*Eagles
RSJakeem GrantBears
STJT GraySaints

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*: Replacement Player

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